Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Our bodies are God's perfect creation. God's love for us is so great that He made us from the dust of the earth and breathed His own breath into us. He created us in His very own image. Being made in His image, we are filled with His spirit . We show the likeness and semblance of God himself. He made every part of our bodies to function according to a specific purpose and in harmony together. Just as a loving mother delights in her children and sees no flaws, God looks at each of us and says that He created each of us perfect in His eyes. If our Creator himself says that we are made perfect, in His image, who are we to say that we aren't? The God of the universe says that we are beautiful and perfect because His very own hands created everything about us. When we overlook the beauty of our own bodies we are insulting the God who made them.

How do you think God feels about your body?How do you think God feels when you hate things about your body?

How much energy do you spend every day hating yourself or things about your body? Start turning the tables on your negative energy. Instead of indulging yourself in hating your body, use that time to embrace the body God has given you.

Read through Psalm 139 and think about how much God delights in you.

Make a list of all the miraculous things that your body is capable of doing.

Immerse yourself in God's love. His love for you is so great and so powerful. His love and unconditional acceptance can overcome all doubts and fears that you have. John 4:18 states that "there is no fear in love." Because of this we don't need to fear being unacceptable - we can fully embrace God's acceptance. We can love ourselves and our bodies because of who we are IN God and TO God.

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We are faced with choices every day. We have the choice to become enslaved to the world's idea of love and acceptance or we can choose to accept God's unconditional love by faith through Jesus Christ. What choice are you making?

This is a place for those struggling and recovering from eating disorders to find solace in the Cross. As a community of believers we can support one another in the struggles that we face. We can also share in the joy of our victories, together. It is in Him that we have the strength to live fully surrendered to His purposes for our life.

Make the choice today to find freedom in Christ!

Theme Scriptures

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Jeremiah 29:11

"In reference to your former manner of life, lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth."

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The Care Ministry at Daybreak also partners with the Wellspring Center.

The Wellspring Center offers formational prayer and the opportunity to explore stress, depression, failure, hurts, anxieties, and habits that hold you back from experiencing true inner peace and joy. An experience at Wellspring opens you up to the guidance of God's spirit as you connect with the healing power of Jesus Christ.

For more information or to make an appointment, contact Daybreak Church at...

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wellspringcenter@comcast.net

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